Spring 2008
Alumni
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Transforming lives
for 125 years
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BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp congratulates Samantha Cripps, business education and mathematics graduate
candidate from Wright, Wyo., as she presents her diploma during the university's 154th commencement ceremony.
Samantha was the highest ranking graduate for the fall 2007 graduating class.
Quasquicentennial
A brief history of Black Hills State University ________ Page 2
Dr. Kay Schallenkamp
Transforming Lives _______________________________ Page 4
BHSU President
Hugh Palmer
Class of ‘69
BHSU Alumni Association President
Test your knowledge on your alma mater ___________ Page 6
125th celebration book released ____________________ Page 8
Steve Meeker
Class of ‘84
Vice President for
Institutional Advancement
John Kietzmann
Creating a Legacy
Director of Development
Tom Wheaton
Class of ‘87
Director of Alumni
Vucurevich Foundation scholars named ____________ Page 22
Scholarship endowments established_______________ Page 23
Corinne Hansen
Class of ‘85
Director of Marketing & Communications
Kristen Kilmer
University News
Class of ‘99
Information Specialist
Michelle Tracy
Class of ‘03
Information Specialist
Black Hills State University,
the state’s third largest university,
enrolls more than 4,000 students. BHSU
offers 56 bachelor’s degree options, 22
pre-professional programs as well as
three master’s degree programs, all on
a spectacular 123-acre campus in one
of the most scenic areas of the United
States. To find out more visit
www.BHSU.edu.
BHSU in the news _______________________________ Page 24
BHSU faculty in the news ________________________ Page 28
BHSU students in the news _______________________ Page 29
Sports __________________________________________ Page 30
Looking ahead __________________________________ Page 33
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A look at how the BHSU campus
green has transformed from the
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2008 photo by Les Voorhis
University News
Black Hills State University
is celebrating its Quasquicentennial.
Transforming lives for 125 years
As we look back at our
history, it’s obvious Black
Hills State University has
transformed the lives of
its students while
undergoing a major
evolution in the role the
university plays in the
community, state, and
nation. BHSU is now
a destination that
continues to
transform lives
through innovative
educational
programs and a
dynamic learning
community.
Class of 1889 - Dakota Normal School
Our founding fathers would likely be astonished by the turn
of events that led to the emergence of Black Hills State
University as a leader in higher education. The sincere
dedication of faculty and staff and the continuing desire
to learn by our students has created an entity that is
increasingly recognized as an innovative, high quality
institution of higher learning throughout the state, the
greater Black Hills region, and the nation.
Throughout the years, BHSU leaders have been
visionary in anticipating the changing needs of our future
students and the state of South Dakota. As BHSU moves
decisively into the 21st Century, our original mission of
service to South Dakota and the provision of a quality
education remain intact. BHSU continues to graduate
students with the critical thinking skills needed to be
leaders in the information age and the global
economy.
Our students are pursuing degrees in areas that
didn’t even exist when BHSU was founded.
Our research funding has increased to more
than $5.3 million last year. We are proud of the
institution, our history, and our legacy of
dedicated faculty, staff, and students, and we
look forward to our future as we continue in
our ongoing quest to transform lives.
Class of 2007 - Black Hills State University
Black Hills State University
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University News
You're invited
Quasquicentennial Celebration 2008
1883 Founder's Day Luncheon*
Wednesday, February 27
11:45 a.m. - David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union
Jacket Legacy Room
Comedic Performance*
Saturday, March 7
7 p.m. - Clare and Josef Meier Hall
Gary Mule Deer
Swarm Week Celebration
Check out the
celebration on the web.
including an All-School Reunion
Friday, September 19
Top 125 Alumni Recognition Ceremony*
11:30 a.m. - Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center
Gymnasium
Saturday, September 20
Swarm Day Parade
10:30 a.m. - Downtown Spearfish
Tailgate Party
11:30 a.m. - Ida Henton Park
Football Game - BHSU vs. SDSM&T
1:00 p.m. - Lyle Hare Stadium
View a slideshow on
the history of BHSU
and see how we've
transformed over 125 years.
www.BHSU.edu/125 years
Williams and Ree in Concert*
7 p.m. - David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union
Jacket Legacy Room
BHSU Theatre Production
Letters from the Past
"Celebration of 125 years at BHSU"
by Jessica Juhrend
Production will take place fall 2008
For updates on these and other
events during the Quasquicentennial
Celebration, visit our website at
www.BHSU.edu/125years.
*Signature events include a book
signing by author Paul Higbee and
photographer Les Voorhis, creators
of the Black Hills State University
125th anniversary book.
We look forward to seeing you on campus!
Black Hills State University
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how well the school teaches you to develop
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HSU has earned a reputation for changing the lives and futures of our students. Through
the years, Black Hills State University has transformed the lives of thousands of graduates
through innovative academic programs and a dynamic learning community. Whether our
students are first-time college students who just completed high school or adults who are
returning to complete a degree, their experience at BHSU transforms their lives. These graduates
have gone on to change the world in many ways.
We are proud of the powerful influence our graduates have throughout the world. Whether it’s
as a mentor and educator in a classroom, finding creative solutions for businesses, creating
aesthetically pleasing artwork, reporting world events, conducting life-changing research or
making life better for others through health care services, our graduates are making the world a
better place.
Although their reach and influence is diverse and ever-changing, these remarkable people
(and many others) have one thing in common. They chose to earn their higher educational
degree from Black Hills State University, which is an experience that transforms the
graduates and the way they view and interact with the world around them.
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Alumni News
Do you know your alma mater?
1. BHSU had five different names from 1883 to 2008. Which
name does not belong?
a. Dakota Territory Normal School
b. Spearfish Normal School
c. Black Hills Teachers College
d. Hills Normal School
e. Black Hills State College
f. Black Hills State University
2. BHSU’s first president, Van Buren Baker, is not officially
recognized as the first president because he:
a. robbed a bank
b. cheated on his wife
c. he murdered family members
d. none of the above
3. In 1905, students were expected to keep:
a. their rooms clean
b. $100 in their possession at all times
c. library hours
d. a Bible in their rooms
4. The athletic teams were named the Yellow Jackets in
1927 because:
a. of all the bugs (yellow jackets) flying around the stadium
b. the players were wearing yellow jackets to stay warm and a
fan yelled out “go you yellow jackets”
c. the student body held a contest to name the team
d. our athletic teams had a victory chant that sounded like
buzzing.
5. In 1919, any student that failed 10 or more hours of work
was denied:
a. library privileges
b. bar privileges
c. dating privileges
d. Pizza Hut privileges
Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 6
6. The third master's degree, added recently, was a:
a. master of arts in divinity
b. master of science in sports psychology
c. master of science in integrative genomics
d. master of arts in interior design
7. In 1923, tuition, books and fees for one semester totaled:
a. $1,000
b. $123
c. $59
d. $17
8. The first student union was located:
a. where it is today
b. where Pangburn Hall is today
c. downtown
d. in the library
9. What used to be located behind the library?
a. a garden
b. a water tower
c. a bar
d. horse stables
10. In 1953, faculty members and students wanted to change the
BHSU mascot to a:
a. skunk
b. tiger
c. rabbit
d. lion
11. What comedy team roomed together at Pangburn Hall in
the late 60s?
a. Sonny and Cher
b. Laurel and Hardy
c. Williams and Ree
d. Blues Brothers
Alumni News
12. Woodburn Hall was named after:
a. a former governor of S.D.
b. a former member of the Board of Regents
c. a student bonfire in the 20s
d. a former BH president
18. The Young Center was named after Donald E. Young
because he was:
a. an alumnus
b. a former mayor of Spearfish
c. a coach and teacher at BHSU
d. all of the above
13. KBHU-FM (the campus radio station) first went on the air in:
a. 1905
b. 1935
c. 1974
d. 1985
14. What is the current enrollment at BHSU?
a. 1001
b. 2822
c. 3382
d. 4004
15. What student organization recently hosted it's 25th annual
wacipi?
a. Global Awareness Committee
b. Lakota Omniciye
c. Fantastic Phalanges
d. Checkmates Chess Club
16. What annual summer event, held on the BHSU
campus, draws participants from around the world?
a. Renaissance Festival
b. Johanna Meier Opera Theatre Institute
c. Olympics
d. Firewalking Festival
19. A trailer park was located at the sight of what current
building on campus?
a. Jonas Hall
b. Heidepriem Hall
c. David B. Miller Yellow Jacket Student Union
d. Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center
20. When was band first a part of BHSU?
a. 1903
b. 1889
c. 1978
d. 1990
21. What is the economic impact of the BHSU students on the
local economy?
a. $100,000
b. $1.8 million
c. $2.7 million
d. $27 million
Do you know your alma mater?
Check your answers on pages 10 and 11.
17. What were the school colors before they were green
and gold?
a. green and white
b. they’ve always been green and gold
c. maroon and white
d. purple and gold
Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 7
BHSU alumni collaborate on book
celebrating the Quasquicentennial
A
s part of Black Hills
State University’s
125th anniversary in
2008, a new book about the
University’s history is set to
be released on Founder’s
Day, Feb. 27.
The book combines
author Paul Higbee’s words
with photographer Les
Voorhis’ exterior and interior campus views. This book
gives an overview of the
University's history with
an emphasis on the last 25
years.
“In 1983, for Black Hills State’s Centennial, Dr. Paul Haivala
wrote an outstanding history of the school,” said Higbee. “So while
I didn’t ignore those first hundred years in the new book, I’ve put
more emphasis on what’s happened the last quarter century, which
is an incredible story in itself.”
Les attended BHSU from 1986-88 and is well-known nationally
for his wildlife photography featured in several outdoor magazines.
Paul graduated from Black Hills State in 1976, earned a master’s at
the University of Notre Dame, and writes for magazines ranging
from Northwest Airlines’ in-flight publication to Notre Dame’s continuing education magazine.
Reviewing materials from the centennial year, Paul noted
he found little evidence anyone foresaw the extent of BHSU's
approaching transformation—in terms of faculty and undergraduate research, evolution from college to university, enrollment and
campus growth, and outreach in many fields. “And at the exact
same time,” he added, “higher education was changing everywhere
because of the technology boom. In 1983, Dr. Max Durgin was
BHSU's 'computer specialist,' pretty much a lone voice urging colleagues to start thinking about technology.”
Les said one of the things he most enjoyed about shooting photos for the book “was showing how beautiful and mountainous the
campus setting is. I looked at the campus from a landscape photographer’s perspective, and I wasn’t really expecting to see what I saw.
When you’re focused on your day-to-day campus work as a student
or faculty member, you don’t always notice the wider setting.”
Taking photos for the BHSU book, Les said, led him to an
appreciation for the campus’ mix of architecture, “from the old stone
mason era to modern Meier Hall. Obviously, thought was given so
the buildings fit together, yet they’re also representative individually of BHSU’s different eras.”
Paul conducted 75 interviews for the book, including ones
with BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp and past presidents, faculty, and alumni as far back as Louise Johnston, Class of 1930. He
was impressed by the range of professional positions alumni hold,
from Jennifer Mercer’s, Class of '97, atmospheric research work
in Antarctica to Florence Heacock’s, Class of '86, job documentation of parliamentary procedure on the floor of the U.S. House of
Representatives.
“It was always surprising when I interviewed alumni, knowing
what their major had been and what their profession is,” Higbee
said. “I’d ask them to mention a favorite professor or a class they’ll
never forget, and often they mentioned a personality or course not
related to their professional life. I found that a real testimony to
BHSU’s liberal arts philosophy. Many graduates mentioned their
professors urged them to take classes outside their major and minor
fields.”
Photos by Les Voorhis. These are just a few of the superb campus images that are featured in BHSU's 125th anniversary book.
Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 8
About the Creators
A
ward winning nature photographer, Les Voorhis has been
a professional photographer
since 1990. After learning the ins and
outs of the stock photography business
as a photo editor and image library
manager for Stock Imagery in Denver,
Colo., he decided to put his skills to the
test with his own work.
Les is widely published and his
images have appeared in magazines,
advertising campaigns, retail packaging, calendars, web sites, books and
Voorhis
more. Clients include Bugle Magazine,
Wolf Publishing, Harris Publications, Game and Fish Publications,
Primedia Group, Pentax Corp., Smith-Southwestern, South Dakota
Magazine, Bowhunter, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and
many others.
Les is also a teacher, teaching photography classes and
workshops for everyone from the rank beginner to the seasoned professional. In 2007 he was asked to join Tamron Lens
Corporation’s educational photographers group and teaches
workshops for them around the United States. He is on the staff of
Naturescapes.com online photo magazine and is also the chair
of the NANPA Resource Relations Committee. Profotos.com
selected him as one of the top 100 photographers in the country
in 2001.
Les owns Focus West Gallery in Spearfish with his wife,
Julaine, as well as a stock photo agency, Royal Tine Images Inc.
Les published his first book in 2006 called Spearfish Canyon, A
Journey Beyond the Rim and in doing so started his own publishing
company. Several more titles are scheduled to come out, as well
as, a new calendar and greeting card line. Les’ work is also available in several other galleries and art shows throughout South
Dakota and the western U.S. and is available as stock through
www.royaltineimages.com.
Author Paul Higbee is best known across South Dakota
as a feature writer and columnist,
since 1991, for South Dakota Magazine.
He was South Dakota Author of the
Year in 2000, and was presented the
Governor’s Award for History in 2001.
In addition to his nonfiction work,
he published a book of short stories
about the Dust Bowl years titled “Tales
from Clay Butte” (1995). His play
about three vaudevillians traveling
across South Dakota in the 1920s, “The
Vaudevillians”, toured nationally in
1993-94. He has written several scripts
Higbee
for South Dakota Public TV, including
the 20-episode “Dakota Pathways” series, which was awarded a
regional Emmy in 2004 for achievement in children’s programming.
Away from South Dakota, writing assignments have taken
Paul to destinations as distant as Australia. He writes frequently
about the Rocky Mountain West for American Profile Magazine
and contributes stories and essays on a wide range of subjects for
Notre Dame Magazine, the University of Notre Dame’s continuing
education publication. He holds degrees from Notre Dame and
Black Hills State University.
Paul and his wife, Janet, live in Spearfish, where they have
raised two daughters.
Black Hills State University
125th Anniversary
by Paul Higbee and Les Voorhis
Striking new campus photography details
the University’s remarkable evolution. The
narrative is told from the perspectives of
presidents and faculty, and through
contemporary interviews with alumni
representing all decades since the 1930s.
This is the story of a higher education
institution originally conceived by
territorial citizens, built amid natural splendor,
and destined to serve a vast geography as
the region’s only liberal arts university.
The book will be available for purchase for
the first time following the BHSU Founder’s
Day Luncheon Wednesday, February 27th.
Paul and Les will be available at the luncheon
to sign your copy. After this event, the book
will be available from the BHSU Bookstore.
Order your copy today!
For more information or to
pre-order the book, contact
the BHSU Bookstore at
www.BHSUBookstore.com
or call (605) 642-6280.
$24.95 plus tax
Check out the Quasquicentennial
events calendar on the
BHSU website at
www.BHSU.edu/125years
for future book signing
opportunities.
Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 9
Do you know your alma mater?
1. d. Hills Normal School - While we have never been called Hills
Normal School, our name has changed several times to reflect
BHSU's evolving role and mission from Dakota Normal/Spearfish
Normal to Black Hills Teachers College to Black Hills State
College to Black Hills State University. Our academic programs
have continuously evolved and student support programs were
developed for the changing student population. Today, with an
enrollment exceeding 4,000 students, we are the largest university
in western South Dakota and the third largest in the state.
2. c. he murdered family members - After Van Buren Baker's disheartening start, BHSU was fortunate to have exceptional leadership from that point on. The University is currently under the
leadership of Dr. Kay Schallenkamp, inaugurated as the ninth
president of Black Hills State University in 2006. She is working to
ensure BHSU offers innovative academic programs and an exceptional learning experience for all students.
3. a. their rooms clean
- Dorm rooms in the new
Wenona Cook Hall were
among the finest in the
state. BHSU now offers
five residence halls and an
eight-building apartment
complex equipped with
campus suites for apartment style living. BHSU
students are now given the
opportunity to personally customize their rooms to create a space
that is truly a home away from home. Some students choose to
paint their rooms and institute other design techniques.
4. b. the players were wearing yellow jackets to stay warm and a
fan yelled out “go you yellow jackets” - BHSU has had a strong
athletic program throughout its history. In recent years several
teams have been nationally ranked. This year BHSU ranked
11th in the U.S. Sports Academy Directors' Cup for the National
Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for achievements overall in
athletics.
5. a. library privileges - The E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center is
a resource to support the learning, teaching, and research needs
of BHSU students and faculty. The library provides access to a
variety of resources, including books, printed journals, media,
microforms, electronic books, and extensive online research databases. The library houses approximately 365,000 cataloged items,
including 150,000 book titles, and serves nearly 7,500 patrons.
6. c. master of science in integrative
genomics - BHSU offers a master's
degree in education and business as
well as our latest addition, a Master
of Science Degree in Integrative
Genomics. Integrative genomics is a
new area of biological research that
seeks to place the functional significance of an organism's many genes
into an ecological and evolutionary
context. Research is an integral part
of the educational experience at
Black Hills State University
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BHSU for undergraduate and graduate students. Our location in
the Black Hills and near the world class underground science lab
at Homestake provide unparalleled research possibilities.
7. d. $17 - As the cost of tuition has risen through the years, BHSU
has established an outstanding scholarship program with the support of friends, alumni, faculty, and staff. Academic scholarships
at BHSU have increased over 500 percent in the last ten years,
and the University continues to put an emphasis on providing
scholarships for its students.
8. b. where Pangburn Hall is today - Plans for an expanded
Student Union are underway and ground breaking is expected
to take place this spring. The expansion project, which will more
than double the space available for student programs, will include
a new dining services area, an expanded bookstore, increased
student program space, and additional lounge space throughout
the building. The University is also planning to relocate student
health services to this area.
9. b. a water tower - The water
tower was sold to the town of New
Underwood and is still being used
today. It was taken down to make
room for a new library in the summer of 1971. The E.Y. Berry LibraryLearning Center opened its doors
at the start of the spring semester
in 1973.
10. a. skunk - In an unusual effort
to boost enthusiasm and school
spirit, several students and faculty
members offered an alternative to
the Yellow Jacket mascot. At an
all-school assembly, the group presented "Damnit" the skunk to
the student body president. The idea that it would be a mascot
that everyone could see
- something bigger than
a yellow jacket - was
turned down, but Damnit
was still seen around
campus from time to
time.
11. c. Williams and Ree
- The comedy duo began
performing as students
and went on to have a successful entertaining career. They have
performed on campus several times and are scheduled to perform
during the Quasquicentennial celebration in September.
12. d. a former BH president - In 1944, Woodburn Hall was named
after Ethelburt Cooke (E.C.) Woodburn, the second college president from 1919 to 1942, who guided the Normal School through
expansion, national accreditation, and ultimately to stature as
Black Hills Teachers College. Woodburn Hall, originally known as
the Main Building, was dedicated in December of 1926, replacing
Normal Hall which burned in January of 1925.
Answers to the quiz, continued from pages 6 and 7.
13. c. 1974 - KBHU-FM went on the
air in the fall of '74, under the direction of Rick Boyd, it was and still
is located in the basement of the
E.Y. Berry Library-Learning Center.
KBHU is planning to relocate to the
Student Union when the renovation
and addition is completed. The student-run station continues to be an
excellent learning tool for mass communications students.
14. d. 4004 - Enrollment at BHSU reached the 4,000 mark for
the second time in our history this fall. Students throughout the
state and region are increasingly recognizing BHSU as a highquality innovative educational choice. BHSU, which has been
offering courses in Rapid City for nearly 50 years, currently has
more than 100 courses in Rapid City, the state's second largest
city.
15. b. Lakota Omniciye - The campus annually hosts the
Lakota Omniciye Wacipi (powwow) as part of a week-long
celebration of Native American culture. Lakota Omniciye,
whose mission is to bridge the cultural gaps between non-Indian
and Indian students, is one of 76 student organizations on campus. The Center for American Indian Studies at BHSU supports native students, tribal communities and the academic
discipline of American Indian Studies. BHSU enrolls the
highest percentage of Native American students of the six
state universities.
16. b. Johanna Meier Opera
Theatre Institute - The Meier
family were instrumental in
bringing the Passion Play to the
Black Hills. Through the years
the Meiers have been actively
involved in theatre and music
events at the University, which
led to the establishment of the
Johanna Meier Opera Theatre
Institute in residence at Meier
Hall.
17. d. purple and gold - BHSU adopted the green and gold colors in 1982. These days more than just our logo is green. BHSU
is taking a leadership role in sustainability in a campus-wide
effort. BHSU was the first South Dakota university to join
the American College and University President’s Climate
Commitment, a consortium of more than 400 universities
across the nation dedicated to address global warming by
garnering institutional commitments to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions, and to accelerate the research and educational efforts of higher education to equip society to re-stabilize the earth’s climate. The major addition and renovation
to the Student Union is being designed with several energy
efficiencies and has a goal of a Silver certification from LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).
18. d. all of the above - A class of 1940 graduate, he served as
an officer in the U.S. Navy during World War II and later in the
Korean conflict. Between military obligations he returned home
to teach and coach. From 1958 to 1976 he served as the college's
director of extension in addition to handling numerous coaching and teaching responsibilities. Young was elected mayor of
Spearfish in 1967 and served as mayor until 1976. He retired
from his faculty position in 1979.
19. c. David B.
Miller Yellow Jacket
Student Union
- "Vetsville" helped
BHSC meet its
housing needs when
hundreds of vets
from World War II
arrived on campus
in the late 40s.
20. a. 1903 - Music
has been a part of
this campus since
the early days.
In November of
1903 the first band
was started. Later
years saw the
establishment of
a Girls Glee Club
and Boys Glee
Club, Pep Band,
Marching Band, and Jazz Ensemble. Throughout the last century,
music students and faculty have performed many genres of
music from classical to modern in various vocal and instrumental groups. The music department is now fully accredited by
the National Association of Schools of Music, and offers music
degrees in education as well as performance.
21. d. $27 million - The economic impact of our students when
calculated by an economic multiplier formula is $27 million.
The economic multiplier is a calculation used by economists to
measure not just the actual dollars spent, but the value of those
dollars when they are spent again creating a ripple effect.
The campus also attracts a large number of visitors each year
- prospective students and their parents; guests of faculty, staff,
and students; and others attending special events. The Young
Center is a major draw for visitors as well. More than 250,000
people visited the Young Center last year for sporting events,
trade shows, and many other events. Last spring, we hosted our
first-ever state high school basketball tournament. That event
alone brought more than $500,000 to the Spearfish community.
In addition, BHSU provides intangible benefits enriching
the local community through educational, cultural, research, and
community service activities.
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DuBois, Class
of ’64, Rapid City, was
inducted into the 2007
Spearfish High School
Fine Arts Hall of Fame.
Ron Carlisle, Class of
’66, will not seek re-election after 17 years in the
North Dakota legislature.
He retired four years
ago from his primary job
as a nursery owner. In
retirement, Ron plans to
spend more time hunting and being involved
in politics as a volunteer
and friend.
Walford A. “Wally”
Eklund, Class of ’68,
Gregory, has been elected president of the South
Dakota Trial Lawyers
Association. This association, which has over 850
members, promotes public awareness of the legal
system and encourages
professional excellence
within the legal field.
Mike Sullivan, Class
of '69, Sioux Falls, was
named executive director
for the Sioux Falls Sports
Authority. Mike will help
bring a positive
Black Hills State University
economic impact to the
greater Sioux Falls area
through sports events
and use of the sporting
facilities.
Carolyn Turbiville,
Class of ’68, Cheyenne,
Wyo., has now traveled
to all 50 states and 7 continents. She’s a retired
school teacher.
The
70s
Elizabeth
“Beth”
(Schmidt)
Benning, Class of ’73,
Spearfish, retired after
35 years of service to the
city of Spearfish as the
city’s finance officer.
Camille (Herigstad)
Binder, Class of ’73,
Spearfish, was awarded
the PrairieWave/
Slumberland Star
Teacher of the Month for
October 2007. Camille
currently teaches
second grade at West
Elementary in Spearfish.
Aileen (Salmo) Brunner,
Class of ’73, Nisland,
is now serving as
president of S.D. Society
for Technology In
Education, which is the
K-12 technology coordinators’ organization.
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Aileen is currently the
technology director
for the Newell School
District.
Elaine Doll-Dunn, Class
of ’79, Spearfish, recently
published her second
book – “Running On – a
soul’s journey … and on
and on and on.”
Bob Fajardo, Class of
’74, Northglenn, Colo.,
graduated in May 2007
from Regis University
with a bachelor’s
degree in Computer
Networking.
Who among America’s
Teachers and received
the Award of Merit
from Oregon DECA.
John Kohl, Class of
’74, Arvada, Colo.,
recently retired from
Thrivent Financial. He
is currently a substitute
teacher for the Jefferson
County School district in
Denver, Colo.
Gail Scott, Class of ’75,
Conyers, Ga., retired
after 32 years of public
school teaching; she
taught first through
sixth grades, and was an
assistant principal at an
elementary school for 10
years. Gail is currently
teaching full-time at a
new private school in
Conyers.
The
80s
Scott
Amundson,
Class of ’84, Langford,
was recently named the
executive director of
the Glacial Lakes Area
Development group
(GLAD). GLAD was
formed several years ago
by representatives from
Britton, Langford, Eden,
Lake City, and Pierpont
to facilitate regional economic development.
David “Dave” Hughes,
Class of ’86, Spokane,
Wash., assisted in guiding the Lewis & Clark
Tigers to a 21-14 victory
over the Bothell Cougars
in the Class 4A State
(Washington) championship game. Dave is the
offensive coordinator
and offensive line coach
for the Tigers. Lewis &
Clark finished the season
with an 11-2 record.
While at BHSU he was a
linebacker for the Yellow
Jackets.
Donald Hefner, Class
of ’72,
Hermiston,
Ore., is
currently
teaching
at Blue
Mountain
Community
College.
In 2003,
he retired
from teaching after
31 years in
the Oregon
High
Steven Thum, Class of ’88 (right), and Nick Matzke,
Schools.
received
the Associated Press South Dakota Sports
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Alumni News
Kudos & Announcements
Crofut receives impressive national award
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herry Crofut, Class of ’97, is the recipient of the National Educator Award from the Milken Family Foundation.
The national award included a $25,000 cash prize and an all expense paid trip for Sherry and her family to
California. Sherry teaches eighth grade English and Social Studies at North Middle School in Rapid City.
“I am incredibly honored by this award. I teach in a state with so many fine educators and will be pleased to
represent our state when I go to Los Angeles in March to meet with the other Milken recipients. I truly love what I do
each day and thank the Milken Family Foundation for showcasing education.”
The Milken National Educator Awards were created by Lowell Milken in 1985 to celebrate, elevate and activate
the highest caliber professionals in the nation's schools. Each year 100 unsuspecting K-12 teachers, principals and
specialists throughout the United States are surprised with the news of their $25,000 awards.
At a surprise assembly, which included a color guard ceremony, a performance by the school’s drum group and
orchestra, and refreshments, S.D. Governor Mike Rounds presented Sherry with her award. Sherry is in her ninth
year of teaching at North. “With my technology background, I really work to integrate technology into my curriculum
whenever it seems appropriate. I enjoy my students and believe that relationships are key to education,” said Sherry.
She credits her accomplishments to North Middle School and principal, Jeanne Burckhard, who is a 1986 graduate of
BHSU. According to Sherry, “our staff is hard-working and dedicated to the betterment of every child that enters our
doors. We have excellent leadership and our principal, Jeanne Burckhard, has been largely responsible for nudging
me out of my comfort zone and into some leadership roles.”
Sherry is currently working on her second year of the National Board Certification for Professional Teachers
process. For the last two years she has been a facilitator at the Governor's New Teacher Academy, and this year she
serves as one of the facilitators for Rapid City's New Teacher Induction program. Sherry also fills the shoes as the
Building Technology Leader and helps the staff with their technology needs. She plans to start her doctorate degree
in educational administration this spring.
S.D. Governor Mike Rounds
presents Sherry Crofut, Class of
'97, and eighth grade English
and social studies teacher at
North Middle School in Rapid
City, with the National
Educator Award from the
Milken Family Foundation.
Sherry was awarded at a surprise assembly with a $25,000
unrestricted cash prize and an
all expense paid trip for her and
her family to California. The
Milken National Educator Awards
celebrate, elevate and activate
the highest caliber professionals
in the nation's schools.
Emily (Haataja)
McAllister, Class of
’87, Plymouth, Mich.,
was recently hired as a
mathematics professor
by Oakland Community
College in Michigan.
Michael “Keith” Sladky,
Class of ’87, Ogallala,
Neb., recently became
the administrator at
Indian Hills Manor and
WEL-Life @ Ogallala
Assisted Living in
Ogallala.
Denise “Dee” Welsch,
Class of ’82, Arvada,
Colo., recently joined
the J. Walter Thompson
Advertising Agency
(JWT) Denver office as
the senior print produc-
tion manager. Dee’s
responsibilities will be
coordinating and project
managing all regional
print and display projects for the Ford Motor
Company for 14 western
states.
The
90s
Wes Brown,
Class of ’96,
Rapid City,
was hired as a marketing
consultant for Haugo
Broadcasting, Inc.
Dawn (Bromwich)
Huntley, Class of ’96,
Rapid City, is now the
office manager for ARC
International, an architectural firm in Rapid
City.
Black Hills State University
Jensen “Jennie”
(Morris) MooreCopple, Class
of ’99, Warren,
Mich., received
her doctorate from the
University of
Missouri School
of Journalism
in 2007. She is
teaching online
courses for the
university.
Jennifer M.
Schnabel, Class
of ’99, Sioux
Falls, has joined
Sanford Health as
a financial access
advocate.
Jeramiah Smith,
Class of ’98,
Seattle, Wash.,
received his Ph.D.
in Biological
Sciences from
the University of
Kentucky.
Ken Thompson,
Class of '97,
Interior, received
the Carnegie
Medal from
the Carnegie
Hero Fund
Commission and
the Valor Award from
the Secretary of the
Interior. Ken works for
the Badlands National
Park.
Travis Traphagen, Class
of ’99, Sioux Falls, is
the assistant women’s
basketball coach at the
University of Sioux Falls.
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In addition, Jessi is a
personal trainer and a
fitness instructor
at two different gyms
in Sioux Falls and
Hartford.
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Class of ’03, Gillette,
Christopherson,
California. Annette
Wyo., received the
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of three teachers to take
counseling from SDSU.
home the annual award
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given to Wyoming teachNicole (Fellows)
’07, Deadwood, recently
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Keegan, Class of '05,
appeared on the national
Foundation. Julie is a
Rapid City, recently
television show, “Girl
third-grade teacher at
earned National Board
Meets Cowboy.” Chris
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recognized as one of the
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(WE) Network.
Stuart Larson, Class of
the teaching profession.
’02, Deer Trail, Colo.,
Nicole teaches science at
Becky Rost, Class of
earned his Masters
Dakota Middle School in
’00, Spearfish, has been
Degree in Educational
Rapid City. She received
chosen as one of three
Leadership in December
her master of science
Teachers of the Year
2006. Stuart is now
degree in curriculum
for 2007 for the Meade
the K-12 Principal for
and instruction from
School District. Becky
the Deer Trail School
BHSU.
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District.
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Amanda “Mandy”
Vaughn, Class of ’04,
Mesa, Ariz., recently
graduated from the
Mayo Clinic College
of Medicine, School of
Health Sciences, and
Doctor of Physical
Therapy. She is currently a physical therapist
working with children at
St. Joseph’s Hospital in
Phoenix, Ariz.
Darby Warne, Class of
’01, Quincy, Ill., recently
took the advertising
director position with
Kirlin’s Inc., which
owns and operates 100
Hallmark Gold Crown
stores in 10 Midwestern
states. She is in charge of
all advertising and marketing plans, the website
and all in-house office
paperwork for these
stores. Darby is engaged
to Jeff Snyder and plans
to marry in spring of
2009.
Kari (Kramlich) Wolff,
Class of ’06, Eureka/Lee’s
Summit, Mo., passed
the CPA Exam and
completed her licensing requirements in the
states of Missouri and
Kansas. She works as a
staff auditor for Marsh
& Company in Overland
Park, Kan., specializing
in historic real estate and
affordable housing cost
certifications and audits.
Several BHSU alums
were awarded from
the Rapid City Public
School Foundation as a
Teacher of Distinction:
Carla Buum, Class of
'78; Mandi Claussen,
Class of '02; Deb
Gilliland, Class of '88;
Joe Harrison, Class
of '02; Kim Sprague,
Class of '88; Darlene
Fernandez, Class of '91;
and Dan Janklow, Class
of '01. Each year, the
Rapid City Public School
Foundation invites every
school in the district
to select a Teacher of
Distinction to represent
their building. Winners
are chosen based on
their education, community involvement,
teaching philosophy, and
observations on educational issues and trends.
David Velte, attended,
Santa Clarita, Calif., was
recently inducted into
the 2007 Spearfish High
School Fine Arts Hall of
Fame.
James Winfrey,
attended, Chandler,
Ariz., joined the Arizona
Super Bowl XLII Host
Committee as the
Director of Community
Outreach and Emerging
Business in Scottsdale,
Arizona.
Alumni News
Engagements & Marriages
The
80s
Kurt Bauer,
Class of ’82,
and Tina
Samuelsen married May
31, 2007. The two are
featured in a movie that
was a finalist in the Gulf
Coast and Berkeley film
festivals. The couple lives
in Houston, Texas.
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Robert
Conley III,
Class of
’97, Pearl, Miss., married Shari Ann, July 7,
2007. Robert is a staff
appraiser, Right of
Way Division, for the
Mississippi Department
of Transportation. He
also works part-time for
“16WAPT”
television
in Jackson,
Miss.
Jamie
Gibbs,
attended,
married
Brittany
Smith,
August 18,
2007.
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Christine
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and Brian Oliver, Class
of ’00, recently married.
Christine is an administrative coordinator for an
engineering firm and is
working on her
bachelors degree online
through Colorado
Christian University.
is a resident physician
at Rapid City Regional
Hospital. The couple
lives in Rapid City.
Wayne Plooster, Class
of ’90, and Michele
Clemmons married July
7, 2007. Wayne
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Robert Sinclair, Class
of ’95, and Julie Morgan
married November 10,
2007. Robert works for
Powder River Coal at
Rawhide Mine.
Holly Stertz, Class of
’91, and Doug Phillips
married July 7, 2007.
Holly is a certified public
accountant. The couple
lives in Piedmont.
Jerome Wickersham,
Class of ’98, married
Rachel Zandstra, June
23, 2007. Jerome is an
admissions coordinator
at National American
University. The couple
resides in Rapid City.
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an accountant for East
West Partners. Jonna is a
first grade teacher. The
couple lives in Avon,
Colo.
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Amy Zebroski, Class of
’95, and Robert Myers
married Oct. 6, 2007.
Amy is an assistant
controller at National
American University.
The
00s
Jennifer
Bailey, Class
of ’05, and
Monty McNabb married
July 14, 2007.
Sara Blakeman, Class of
’06, and Justin Wenner
married July 15, 2006.
Sara is a receptionist for
Fry Orthodontics. The
couple lives in Olathe,
Kansas.
Amber Butler, Class of
’06, and Phillip Rivera
will marry summer of
2008. Amber is pursuing
a master’s degree at New
Mexico State University,
Las Cruces.
Black Hills State University
Chandra DeSimone,
Class of ’06, and Joseph
Kiley, attending, married August 24, 2007.
Chandra works as a customer service manager
at Wal-Mart. The couple
lives in Spearfish.
Ryan Graff, attended,
and Stacey Sedustine
married July 28, 2007.
Ryan is employed by the
Community Food Banks
of South Dakota.
Corrin Grueb, Class of
’02, and Tim Lord married October 13, 2007.
Corrin is an accountant.
The couple lives in Rapid
City.
Jennifer “Jen” Hanson,
Class of ’07, and Heath
Ennis married June 23,
2007. The couple lives in
Rapid City.
Alumni Magazine Page 16
Tara Hatzenbuhler,
Class of ’07, married Mark Mitchell,
September 1, 2007.
Hayley Hespe, Class
of ’03, and Adam
Kaemingk married
October 13,
2007. Hayley
is a graphic
designer for
Simpson’s
Printing and is
self-employed
with hH
Photography
in Rapid City.
Douglas Kroetch, Class
of ’00, married Jennifer
Wolff, Nov. 24, 2007.
Douglas is a pharmacy
technician at Exempla
Lutheran Medical Center.
Carlie Malon, attended,
married Matt
Lyndoe, June 9,
2007.
Cristy McCoy,
Class of ’02,
married Kevin
Moran, Aug. 25,
2007. Cristy is
an accountant for
an oil and gas
firm in Houston,
Texas.
Jessica Nedved,
Class of ’07,
and husband
William Gray,
Class of ’07, married
June 2, 2007. Jessica
teaches kindergarten
in Albin. William is a
Social Studies teacher
and coach at the Junior
High/High School in
Pine Bluffs. The couple
lives in Pine Bluffs, Wyo.
Show us your BHSU pride!
Mati Kahler,
Class of ’07,
and Chad
Felderman
married July
28, 2007. Mati
is a development manager
for the National
Multiple
Sclerosis Society.
ss of '06, shows her
Sara (Wenner) Blakeman, Cla
look closely, you'll
you
If
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ter
ma
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pride in her alm
frame, BHSU winte
pla
see a BHSU alumni license not to mention the
dow sticker and car magnet;
tly a receptionist for Fry
BHSU t-shirt. Sara is curren family currently resides
Orthodontics. She and her
in Olathe, Kansas.
Alumni News
Engagements & Marriages
lear research
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fo
rd
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l
awardes internationa
, Manderson, was
White Face receiv
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ar-Free Future
accepts the Nucle
Charmaine (right) gory of Resistance in Salzburg,
Award in the catetoshi Akiba, mayor of Hiroshima,
Austria with Tada ed for the Chairmen of Mayors
Japan, who acceptnization that won the award in
for Peace, an orga lutions; and Freda Meissnerthe category for Sowho won the Nuclear-Free
Blau from Austria hievement Award.
Future Lifetime Ac
Doris Newton, Class of
’05, and Eric Sims married Sept. 1, 2007. Doris
is a certified nursing
assistant and serves in
the South Dakota Army
National Guard.
Lindsey Palmer, Class of
’03, married Reid Stone,
July 7, 2007. Lindsey
works as a dental
hygienist at Cherry Hills
Dental in Denver, Colo.
Amy Peters, Class of ’06,
married Michael Haynes,
Aug. 18, 2007. Amy is
employed at the Stadium
Sports Grill in Spearfish.
Karie Price, Class of ’02,
married Kevin Kennedy,
Sept. 1, 2007. Karie is
an assistant attorney for
Rapid City.
Anna Quinn, attended,
married Dan Roeder, Jr.,
June 22, 2007. Anna is a
small business owner.
Katie Randolph, Class
of ’05, and Dickson
Pongrekun married
June 2, 2007. Katie is a
teacher.
ce, Class of ’73
harmaine White Fa
in the category of
Free Future Award
arcle
Nu
risks associated
ed with the
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reduce or elimi te
to
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for
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in Munich, German
with uranium and oth
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for
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The Nuclear-Free Fu
d communitie
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,
thr
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honors individuals
creating a world fre
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tow
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tional comm
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s and atomic energ
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of nuclear weapon
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Future Award is a pr
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rs of the
Foundation for the
founder of Defende
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that monitors ab
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are
the area
polltants.
Mikayla Tetrault, Class
of ’02, and Pete Wilson
married Nov. 23, 2007.
Mikayla is a sixth grade
math teacher at Edison
Middle School in Sioux
Falls.
Jennifer Toms, Class
of ’06, married Adrian
Rouse, June 30, 2007.
Jennifer is a teacher.
Michela Wiblemo,
Class of ’05, and Brian
Meredith married
November 10, 2007.
Michela is a teacher.
BHSU freshmen students in 2017?
Melissa Sandy, Class of
’04, married Matthew
Hartley, Aug. 3, 2007.
Melissa is a third grade
teacher at South Park
Elementary. The couple
lives in Rapid City.
Hans Stephenson, Class
of ’03, and Christine
Schmid married July
14, 2007. Hans owns
Dakota Angler and
Outfitter. The couple
lives in Rapid City.
Janelle Dorr, Class of '96, shows her BHSU pride with her third grade class at
Harold Oliver Primary school in Portland, Ore. decked out in BHSU t-shirts.
Express your BHSU spirit across the country buy purchasing your BHSU
apparel online at www.BHSUBookstore.com.
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Alumni News
Births
The
90s
Christine
(Burtts)
Christopherson, Class
of ’97, and husband
Raymond, Pierre, had a
baby girl, Malori Merry,
Oct. 5, 2006. Christine
recently earned her
master's degree in library
and media science
from Minnesota State
University, Mankato.
She was also elected
the President of the
Correctional Education
Association for South
Dakota.
Johnston celebrates birthday
was born July 4th, 2006.
Karen is 5th grade teacher in Prince George’s
County, Maryland.
Teka (Pauley) Mutchler,
Class of ’93 and husband Marvin, Class of
’84, Canutillo, Texas,
welcomed twin girls,
ShyAnn Marie and
Dagen Rae on Oct. 27,
2007.
and Andrew.
Joe is a Desktop
Support
Engineer with
CompuCom.
Katherine is
self-employed
bookkeeper.
Chris Fried,
Class of
’99 and
wife Mary
(Aberle),
Joe Divis, Class of ’95
Louise Johnston, Class of ’30, Belle Four
Class of ’99,
che,
and wife Katherine
visit from Tom Wheaton, Director of Alum receives a
Mobridge,
ni Relations
on October 31st. Her entire education took
(Walton), Class of ’96,
had a baby
place on the
Spearfish campus starting in 1914 as a
Rapid City, had a baby
firstboy, Peter,
continuing through graduation from Spea grader and
boy, Joshua Michael, July
rfish Normal
June 29,
School in 1930. At the time of this photo,
Karen Dresser, Class
Louise was 99.
1, 2007. He weighed 7
She turned 100 on November 30th, 2007
2007. He
.
of ’92, White Plains,
lbs. 10 oz. and was 20
joins
brothers
Md., adopted a baby
Elementary
Larry
inches long. He joins his
Noah and Simon, and
girl, Amelia Elizabeth,
on the Standing Rock
works at Jonti-Craft and
sister Alisha, and three
sister, Ellie. Chris and
Sept. 8, 2006. Amelia
Reservation.
teaches guitar lessons.
brothers Tyler, Nathan
Mary teach at Wakpala
Larry
Christina (Houghton)
Haven,
Marta, Class of ’97,
Class
and husband Shawn,
of ’95,
Spearfish, had a baby
and wife
boy, Jensen Ellis, April
Jennifer
30, 2007. Christina is
(Poppe),
a Licensed Personal
Class of ’94,
Assistant with the
Wabasso,
Real Estate Center in
Minn., had
Spearfish.
a baby girl
Fred Jackson, Class of
Meredith
’98, and wife Jennifer,
Elle, Jan.
Holbrook, Ariz., had a
18, 2007.
baby girl, Brooke Marie,
She joins
Oct. 10, 2007. Fred is a
older sister
second grade teacher at
Chloe Ann.
Park Elementary school
Jennifer is
in the Holbrook School
a special
During homecoming week, September ’07,
at
Sturg
is
Brow
n
High
Scho
ol
District.
a
day
was
designated as “alumni day”
education
"Alumni Day" at Sturgis Brown High
School
. Pictured are teac
Pictured are (left to right): Sheila Mortense hers wearing their Black Hills State attire.
n, Class of ’06, Spearfish; Anna Tescher, Class
of ’06, Sturgis; Kathleen “Kathi” (Barber)
Thomson, Class of ’70, Sturgis; Deb (Sigm
an)
Cano, Class of ’00, Spearfish; Carolyn (Tho
mso
tin (Schamber) Wheaton, Class of ’99, Spea n) Schuldies, Class of ’92, Spearfish; Krisrfish; Chad Hedderman, Class of ’98, Blac
Hawk; Cindy (Sinner) Ferguson, Class of ’91,
k
Sturgis.
Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 18
and Reading
Recovery
teacher at
Wabasso
public school.
Jensen “Jennie”
(Morris) Moore-Copple,
Class of ’99, and husband Matthew, Warren,
Mich., had a baby boy,
Alumni News
Births
Tristan Duane, Sept. 5,
2007. Tristan weighed 7
lbs. and was 20 ½ inches
long. He was welcomed
home by big sister
Jocelyn.
Jason Marcus, Class
of ’98 and wife Urla
(Charette), Class of ’99,
Spearfish, had a baby
boy, Samuel John, Nov.
30, 2007. He weighed 8
lbs. 3 oz. and was 21 ½
urnal
Abbott recognized by Wall Street Jo
ersity in Natchez,
from the MBA program at Alcorn State Univ
esse Abbott, Class of '99, recently graduated
. While at ASU, he
al Student Achievement Award for Best in Class
Miss., where he received the Wall Street Journ
Business Plan
OFC
al
Annu
the
and led the Business Plan Team to
concentrated in finance related course work
any at the
Comp
ucts
Prod
co
Sono
for
alist
works as a Sourcing Speci
h enables
competition for two years in a row. Jesse now
whic
ty,
and facul
BHSU promotes interaction between students
red me
corporate headquarters in Hartsville, S.C. "
prepa
h
whic
me,
nged
pts and opinions. The faculty really challe
a person to learn and experience new conce
for my masters program at Alcorn."
J
inches long. Jason is
a project manager for
Lowe Roofing, Inc. Urla
is the Assistant Director
for the Center of Indian
Studies at BHSU.
The
00s
Erin (Carr)
Baldwin,
Class of ’03,
me
Alumni meet at Sioux Falls Canaries ga
and husband Brian,
Broomfield, Colo., had
a baby girl, Madelyn
Grace, April 5, 2007. She
weighed 6 lbs. 10 oz. and
was 20 inches long. Erin
is a pharmaceutical sales
representative with Eli
Lilly and Company.
Brandy (Millard)
Brakke, Class of ’04,
Gillette, Wyo., and
husband Nick had
a baby boy, Logan
Thomas, Dec. 20, 2006.
He was 20 inches
long and weighed
7 lbs. 7 oz. Brandy
works with Children’s
Developmental Services
of Campbell County in
Gillette, Wyo.
Falls, for a
& friends met last fall at the “Birdcage” in Sioux
Brady,
Pam
A group of enthusiastic BHSU alumni, family
;
Falls
Sioux
’02,
of
Class
l,
: Tobin Bakkedah
Canaries game. Present at the gathering were ; Carol Buthe, Chancellor; Daryl Buthe, Chancellor;
Falls
rfish; Pat
Class of ’85, Sioux Falls; Gary Brooks, Sioux
cellor; Shawnda Carmichael, Class of ’02, Spea
Falls;
Sioux
Emily Buthe, Chancellor; Casey Buthe, Chan
’98,
of
Class
,
Lesco
Bart
;
Falls
of ’87, Sioux
Jones, Class of ’85, Lennox; Bob Kunz, Class ’75, Sioux Falls; Julie Meeker, Class of ’84, Sioux Falls;
of
; Steve
Susan Lesco, Sioux Falls; Ron Meeker, Class
Falls; Kelly Meeker, Class of ’03, Sioux Falls
Sioux
er,
Meek
Deb
;
Falls;
Sioux
Gordon Meeker, Sioux Falls
,
elson
elson, Class of ’94, Sioux Falls; Val Mick
of
Class
Meeker, Class of ’84, Spearfish; Dave Mick
ller,
Mue
el
Rach
;
Falls
Sioux
Mueller, Class of ’02,
rs,
Sabe
ey
Jessi Moeller, Class of ‘06, Hartford; Matthew
Shell
;
Salem
’90,
of
Class
rs,
Sabe
n
Kevi
Falls;
, Spearfish;
’03, Sioux Falls; Linda Rush, Class of ’70, Sioux
Schallenkamp, Spearfish; Ken Schallenkamp
Kay
dent
Presi
BHSU
;
Salem
rs,
Sabe
Levi
;
Class of
ak,
Salem
Stver
Lori
t;
bold
Hum
’93,
of
Shumaker, Class
; Kevin
Falls
Jessa Stebbins, Class ’01, Sioux Falls; Susen
Sioux
’97,
, Sioux Falls; Jody Verhey, Class of
.
rfish
’98, Harrisburg; Jennifer Valentine, Attended
Spea
’87,
of
Class
,
aton
Sioux Falls; Tom Whe
Whalen, Class of ’77, Sioux Falls; Teri Whalen,
Black Hills State University
Jeremy Hohn, Class of
’02 and wife, Karina
(Bliss), Class of ’02,
The Woodlands, Texas,
had a baby girl, Liliana
Gisela, July 5, 2007.
Liliana weighed 7 lbs.
15 oz. and was 20 ½
inches long. Jeremy
works for Liberty
Mutual Insurance
as the District Sales
Manager for the North
Houston Market.
Alumni Magazine Page 19
Alumni News
Births
ring Swarm Week
BHSU honors alumni du
at Thunder Ridge High
School and coaches’
varsity football and
wrestling. Darcy is a corporate recruiter/Human
Resources Business
Partner for Quantum
Corporation.
Jennifer (Wagner)
Williams, Class of ’02,
and husband William,
Rapid City, had a baby
boy Jacob Ryan, June 15,
2007. Jacob weighed 8
lbs. 5 oz. and was 20 ½
inches long. Jennifer is
a Law Clerk for Justice
Konenkamp.
Week activities.
ored during the recent Swarm llor, Class of ’60;
hon
re
we
i
mn
alu
y
rsit
ive
Alumnae Mona Chance
Several Black Hills State Un
m left to right): Distinguished
ard recipient
The 2007 honorees were (fro recipient Janet Hensley, Class of ’69; Special Service Aw ss of ‘58.
Cla
ard
n,
Aw
ine
ion
Kar
n
cat
Joh
Edu
nt
in
ipie
ard rec
Excellence
; and Special Achievement Aw
Joy Krautschun, Class of ’73
William “Billy” Marsh,
Class of ’05, and wife
Trish (Richards), Class
of ’01, Castle Rock,
Colo., had a baby boy,
Liam, June 4, 2007. Liam
weighed 8 lbs. 14 oz. and
was 20 ½ inches long.
Tobea “Tobi” (Aden)
Miller, Class of ’01,
and husband David
Ayer, Beulah, Wyo.,
had a baby boy Holden
Gentry, Nov. 6, 2006. He
weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and
was 22 inches long. Tobi
is a Special Populations
Coordinator at Sundance
High School.
Black Hills State University
Tobie (Eveland)
Shinkle, Class of ’00,
and husband Jaceson,
Casper, Wyo., are celebrating the birth of their
first child, Alexandria
Jacey, June 14, 2007.
Alexandria weighed 6
lbs. 11 oz. and was 20 ½
inches long. Tobie and
Jaceson own and operate Tobie’s Fine Jewelry
Company.
Brianne (Davis)
Watkins, Class of ’02,
and husband Ken had
a baby girl, Abagail
Joan, Aug. 9, 2007. She
weighed 6 lbs. 13 oz. and
was 19 inches long.
Alumni Magazine Page 20
Lesley (Hoff) Poper,
Class of ’03 and husband
Ryan, Brewster, Minn.,
had a baby boy, Lane
Joseph March 8, 2008. He
weighed 9 lbs. 1 oz.
Tiffani (Bird) Paez,
Class of ’02, and husband Rich, Rapid City,
had a baby girl Taylor
Michelle, June 29, 2007.
Tiffani is a registered
nurse with the Black
Hills Dermatology
Centre.
Rob Sales, Class of
’03, and wife Darcy
(Reinicke), Class of ’03,
Englewood, Colo., had
a baby boy, Broeden
Nicolas, August 22, 2007.
Rob is an IEP Teacher
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in
touch
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Alumni News
In Memory Of
1883-1940
1964-1988
Dakota Territory/Spearfish Normal School
Black Hills State College
Bethel (Jensen) DeCory, Attended, Salt Lake City, Utah
Sharon L. Bowman, Class of ’77, Wanblee
Celestine (Kovarik) Doran, Attended, Sturgis
Ann “Annie” Carswell, Class of ’65 MS, Rapid City
Emilie C. (Riemann) Fugate, Class of ’45, Rapid City
Mattie (Williams) McVey, Class of ’30, State College, Pa.
Mildred E. (Gaudig) Reichert, Attended, New Underwood
Helen L. (Philippar) Richards, Attended, Sturgis
Agnes E. (Caswell) Russell, Class of ’32, Snake River, Colo.
Mary E. (Postlewait) Topinka, Attended, Gillette, Wyo.
Chet Charter, Attended, Belle Fourche
Debra R. (Arnio) Christensen, Class of ’83, Whitewood
Drew J. Cooper, Class of ’87, Spearfish
Harry A. Cornish, Class of ’81, Scottsbluff, Neb.
H. Terry Crisp, Attended, Sioux Falls
Josie L. (Bates) Fernau, Class of ’70, New Underwood
Kathleen “Kathy” (Cobb) Follette, Class of ’71, Spearfish
James E. Gibson, Class of ’74, Rapid City
1941-1963
Susan Hickok, Class of ’72, Anchorage, Alaska
Black Hills Teachers College
Norma (Popham) Lewis, Class of ’68, Velva, N.D.
Donna (Maher) Melvin, Attended, Holabird
Gladys E. (Mann) Arneson, Class of ’42, Elm Springs
Langford W. Palmer, Class of '73, Cataldo, Idaho
Fern L. (Hoyer) Burgdorf, Attended, Amarillo, Texas
Cecil Plato, Attended, Gillette, Wyo.
Susanne H. Davies, Class of ’63, Gainesville, Va.
Jamie S. Seymour, Attended, Portland, Ore.
William A. Fassbender, Class of ’52, Newcastle, Wyo.
Loretta E. (Sorum) Smith, Class of ’70, Milesville
Mabel O. Hanson, Class of ’62, Vermillion
Leon E. Snyder, Class of ’70, Rapid City
Dorothy “Jane” (Fuller) Hobbs, Class of ’59, MS ’67, ’70, Carmichael, Calif.
David J. Sundstrom, Attended, Moorcroft, Wyo.
Dale Kirchenbauer, Attended, Santa Paula, Calif.
Lola J. Whitehead, Class of ’65, Great Falls, Mont.
Robert “Bob” I. Kohn, Class of ’47, Custer
Robert D. Wood, Class of ’68, Black Hawk
Donna G. (Heinbaugh) McLaughlin, Class of ’50, Rapid City
Linda D. Zierer, Attended, Spearfish
Etta (Wellman) Ommen, Class of ’52, ’53, Gillette, Wyo.
1989-Present
James C. Patrick, Class of ’59, Portland, Ore.
William “Bill” Plunkett, Attended, Whitewood
Black Hills State University
Alta M. (Shook) Hathaway Sheaman, Class of ’56, Wheatland, Wyo.
Andrew J. Frey, Attended, Sturgis
Jay A. Schell, Class of ’61, MS ’66, Piedmont
John Passanante, Class of ’91, Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Ruth (Streeter) Woodall, Attended, Belle Fourche
Nicolas W. Schlim, Attended, Pipestone, Minn.
Order Black Hills State University merchandise online
The BHSU bookstore has many items featuring the
Yellow Jacket mascot as well as specialized alumni
merchandise. To view these and other items visit:
www.BHSUBookstore.com.
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Alumni Magazine Page 21
Creating a Legacy
New scholarships for math and science education majors at BHSU
T
he John T.
need for educators
Vu c u r e v i c h
in these fields.
Foundation
Future students
recently
donated
should contact Beth
$60,000 for math and
Azevedo, admisscience
education
sions director, at
scholarships at BHSU
642-6411 for details
to assist in the effort
about
obtaining
to meet the growing
these scholarships.
need for educators in
Steve Meeker,
these fields.
vice
president
Twenty
new
for
University
scholarships in the
Advancement
at
amount of $1,000 each
BHSU, praised the
have been awarded
John T. Vucurevich
for the spring 2008 Black Hills State University math and science education students were awarded Foundation
for
semester to BHSU with scholarships from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation, which recently donated their on-going supstudents studying to $60,000 to go towards scholarships for students studying in the math and science port of BHSU and
become math and sci- education field. Present for the award banquet were: (front row) John Klooster, its students.
ence teachers thanks freshman from Sioux Falls; Douglas Derby, freshman from Whitewood; Holly Hea“We sincerely
to the grant from the ton, sophomore from North Sioux City; Hayley Handcock, freshman from Onida; thank the John
John T. Vucurevich Amanda Heying, freshman from Lead; Kristina Schlapkohl, sophomore from Yankton; T.
Vucurevich
Foundation. In addi- Sandy Diegel, Vucurevich Foundation; Renee Parker, Vucurevich Foundation; Car- Foundation
for
tion, 20 math and men Hansen, Vucurevich Foundation; (back row) BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp; this
generous
science education Dale Clement, Vucurevich Foundation; Richard Hamilton, freshman from Rapid City; scholarship donamajors will be award- Jolene Puthoff, junior from Sioux Falls; Zachary Beam, freshman from Custer; Jason tion and for their
ed $2,000 in the next Schumacher, freshman from Deadwood; April Oesterling, junior from Emery; Graham ongoing support
academic year with Larson, sophomore from Highmore; Wolf Parsons, junior from Box Elder; and Charles of the University,”
the grant funds. The Polyak, sophomore from Sioux Falls; and Paul Phelan, Vucurevich Foundation.
Meeker says.
BHSU scholarships
John
T.
students to work as math and science
were part of a donaVucurevich grew
educators throughout the state,” Dr. Kay
tion announced by the Foundation recently
up in Lead, where he learned the value of
Schallenkamp, president of BHSU, says.
to help meet the needs in the workforce of
hard work, telling the truth, the need for
“The John T. Vucurevich Foundation is
the state.
keeping sound spiritual values, and the
applauded for its investment in the state’s
Officials at BHSU, which is a leader in
importance of helping those persons less
future through these generous scholarmath and science education, recognize the
fortunate. He felt that community service
ships.”
growing demand for quality math and sciwas very important and served in both the
Schallenkamp noted that math and
ence education teachers in the state and say
South Dakota House of Representatives
science education is a priority for BHSU.
this generous donation will have an immeand Senate, and was also an active supSchallenkamp notes that BHSU, with its
diate impact on increasing the number of
porter of higher education. He was a suctradition of excellence in preparing eduteachers for these critical fields.
cessful banker, and his success allowed him
cational leaders combined with its strong
“These generous scholarships from
to create the John T. Vucurevich Foundation
science program, is uniquely qualified to
the John T. Vucurevich Foundation will
to carry out his goal “to make a piece of the
take a leading role in meeting the growing
assist in our on-going effort to prepare
world a brighter place.”
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ps at Black Hills State University
raised more than $33,500 for athletic scholarshi
olf tournaments and an auction
this year.
four successBHSU, recently announced the results of the
John Kietzmann, director of development at
ersity is very
Univ
State
Hills
k
t and thanked the community. “Blac
ful fundraisers for the BHSU Athletic Departmen
ipants,” said Kietzmann.
appreciative of the support from all of the partic
Tournament, which has
aments. The Mark Larscheid Memorial Golf
tourn
golf
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annu
are
aisers
Three of the fundr
rate Mark's memory.
celeb
to
y for a track and field scholarship, is held
been held for the last seven years to raise mone
the golf tournafrom
year
this
0
$2,50
field standout. The family donated
Mark was a BHSU graduate and track and
G
Larscheid
ment.
t, held in June. The
annual Yellow Jacket/Gold Dust Golf Tournamen
Over $6,000 for scholarships was raised at the
ps.
arshi
schol
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athlet
00 for
held in June in Saratoga, Wyo., raised over $21,0
00 from items
$10,0
over
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raised
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donated by local and national businesses. For
Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 22
Creating a Legacy
DuBois prints now available with proceeds going toward art scholarships
A
Old Grist Mill
native
of
the
Black
Hills, Richard DuBois,
Class of '64, and retired
associate art professor from BHSU,
has created exquisite watercolor
Giclee' prints for sale with all of the
proceeds going toward art scholarships at Black Hills State University.
Richard is the co-founder of the
Northern Plains Watercolor Society
and has served on the Board of
Directors since it's inception in 1993.
In addition to his studio work,
he participates in and conducts professional workshops in watercolor.
He has been in numerous group and
solo exhibitions and has juried competitions and invitational shows.
His work is in permanent collections throughout the United States
and is represented by galleries in the
Midwest.
Richard has received numerous
awards throughout the years for his
work.
His most recent awards include
the 2004 Rapid City Chamber of
Commerce Award for Liberal Arts
Professional, the BHSU Alumni
Association's 2005 Excellence in
Education Award, and the Gold
Medal Award in the 2006 Northern
Plains Watercolor Society Annual
Competition.
Prices for limited editions are
$200; 16" prints are $140; and 12"
prints are $90. Shipping and handling is $15 for limited editions and
16" prints and $10 for 12" prints.
Checks should be made out to
the BHSU Foundation. MasterCard,
Visa and Discover credit cards are
also accepted. Send payments to:
BHSU, University Advancement,
1200 University Street Unit 9506,
Spearfish, SD 57799-9506.
To expedite your purchase,
contact the Black Hills State
University Advancement office at
(605) 642-6385 or email Tom Wheaton,
director of Alumni Relations, at
TomWheaton@BHSU.edu.
Harney Peak Ramparts
Scholarship endowments established at Black Hills State University
T
he following scholarship endowments
were recently established at Black
Hills State University thanks to the
generosity of the following individuals and
their families.
Scholarships continue to be paramount
for students attending BHSU. If you are
interested in establishing a scholarship
please contact Steve Meeker, vice president
for University Advancement, at 642-6385.
Meeker praised these families for their
dedication to BHSU students and noted that
the university is grateful for their contributions that will create opportunities for future
students.
•The Fidler Family Theatre Scholarship
fund was established with a $10,000 gift from
Nadine Fidler. Proceeds from the gift will be
used to fund theatre scholarships for BHSU
students. Nadine previously donated funds
to create music scholarships. “When my
husband and I came to Spearfish many years
ago to establish a business, we were both
delighted to discover the excellent music
and theatre events at BHSU. We enjoyed
attending concerts and plays throughout the
years,” Nadine says.
•The Mae and Chester Garrett
Scholarship was established with a $10,000
gift from the Garrett family. The gift will was a musician. He was a bass trombone
be used to fund visual arts scholarships for player who worked with big bands such as
BHSU students. The family designated that Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller and others.
preference will be given to students from the He died of acute leukemia in 1988 at the age
Sturgis area and then all of western South of 38.
Dakota. Mae Garrett
graduated from BHSU
in 1949 and taught
olarship
school for many years.
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Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 23
University News
BHSU in the news
Enrollment exceeds 4,000 for the second time in University history
E
nrollment at Black Hills State
University increased by more
than 100 students this fall. There
are currently more than 4,000 students
attending classes at BHSU, an increase
of nearly three percent.
The total fall enrollment at BHSU
is 4,004 students, an increase of 108
students from the previous year. This is
only the second time in the school’s history that enrollment has been over the
4,000 mark.
BHSU President Kay Schallenkamp
attributes the impressive increase to a
number of factors including a significant
increase in retention as well as contin-
ued high interest in the university from
new students in the state and region.
Enrollment numbers from the surrounding states of Nebraska, North Dakota,
Montana and Colorado all increased
this year.
BHSU continues to meet the changing needs of students in the region. The
number of students pursuing master’s
degrees at BHSU increased considerably
this fall. In addition, BHSU has approximately 1,000 students attending classes
in Rapid City and recorded an increase
in the number of students taking classes
by distance learning options.
Schallenkamp says the overall
BHSU takes an active role in research at SUSEL
E
ven as the water is being pumped
from the former Homestake Mine,
the Center for the Conservation of
Biological Resources (CCBR) at BHSU is
taking an active role conducting genetic
analysis of microbes found in water
samples from the Sanford Underground
Science and Engineering Laboratory
(SUSEL).
Jake Miller, a pre-medicine student
from Pierre, along with Dr. Cynthia
Anderson, associate director of the
CCBR, are sequencing bacterial and
archaeal clones of samples taken from
the former Homestake Gold Mine. The
research will try to identify new microorganisms from samples of the water at
the 1,000-foot level, the 3,000-foot level
and the 4,850-foot level. In the CCBR lab,
Miller and Anderson compare the genetic sequences of the samples to known
organisms searching for undiscovered
organisms.
The genetic analysis, which will
continue through the next few months,
is part of a research project by Dr. Sookie
Bang from South Dakota School of Mines
and Technology. Results from this study
are expected in about a year.
Anderson says they are excited to be
working on one of the first experiments
at SUSEL. The research has already stimulated ideas and discussion of future
research projects in conjunction with the
developments at SUSEL.
“I believe this research will open
the door for future projects,” Dr. Shane
Sarver, director of CCBR, says. “We are
Black Hills State University
currently developing research ideas and
will be submitting research proposals in
the future.”
Research for this project and others at the CCBR are being conducted by
undergraduate students as well as students enrolled in BHSU’s new master’s
degree program in integrative genomics.
Jake Miller, BHSU pre-medicine
student conducts genetic analysis
of water samples from the former
Homestake Gold Mine at the Center for the Conservation of Biological Research. As a BHSU student,
Miller has had the opportunity to be
involved in one of the first research
projects at SUSEL. The development
of SUSEL, in nearby Lead, will enhance the research opportunities
for BHSU students.
Alumni Magazine Page 24
increase is significant especially in light
of declining high school enrollments in
the state and region.
“Students recognize and appreciate the depth and breadth of our academic programs. Students are seeking
the exceptional educational experience
that Black Hills State University offers,”
Schallenkamp says.
The retention of students has been
a campus-wide initiative at BHSU in the
last year and positive results are clearly
evident. This year BHSU had an eight
percent increase in retention, marking
the highest retention rate in the last
decade.
Professional
Development
Schools to be
established
T
he College of Education at BHSU
is meeting the national call for
changes in teacher preparation by implementing a Professional
Development School model (PDS) that
will provide novice teacher candidates
the opportunity to study their profession in a school setting.
BHSU, which has the largest teacher-education program in the state, is
poised to take the lead in PDS development. BHSU will draw on their experience instituting Project SELECT, a successful professional development school
program at the secondary teaching level
in the Rapid City area schools.
Faculty at BHSU will establish an
elementary PDS model in partnership
with six diverse school districts. The first
district identified was Rapid City Area
Schools with sites at General Beadle,
Knollwood, and Black Hawk.
According to Nancy Hall, dean of
the College of Education, the PDS concept has several advantages including
higher teaching skill levels of graduates, increased retention of graduates in
the teaching profession and enhanced
collaborative development of creative
teaching practices with classroom teachers and BHSU faculty. In addition, the
PDS will provide in-service opportunities for participating school districts.
University News
BHSU in the news
First-ever American Indian College Scholarship Gala a great success
O
ver 90 guests and participants
attended the American Indian
College Scholarship Gala sponsored by the BHSU Center for American
Indian Studies (CAIS). All funds raised
were matched by an American Indian
Education Foundation challenge grant.
The first-ever gala raised $8,000 for
BHSU scholarships.
Events began with an artist’s talk by
John Gritts, former BHSU Financial Aid
director who now works with the Institute
of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, N.M.
Following his talk, a Native American
buffet was served by A’Viands (BHSU
Dining
Services)
and
the
Spearfish Chop House.
An exhibition of American Indian
music and dance featuring the Pass
Creek Singers followed dinner. Several
door prizes were awarded at the event,
including a Gritts print, accommodations at the Spearfish Holiday Inn, a
gift basket from Black Hills Receptions
and Rentals, a volume of works by
Edward Curtis donated by Pioneer Bank
and Trust, and items from the BHSU
Bookstore.
The American Indian College
Student Scholarship Challenge Grant
is a three-year grant. The grant will
match the first $10,000 raised in new
monies and contribute up to an addi-
tional $10,000 for total cash raised up to
$50,000. All funds will be distributed as
scholarships for American Indian and
Alaska Native college students.
John Glover, director of the CAIS,
says that “the Center has long wished
to hold a celebration such as this which
offers people an opportunity to enjoy
Native culture while providing an excellent way to raise funds for scholar-
John Gritts (center), former Black
Hills State University Financial Aid director who now works with the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa
Fe, N.M., visits with Dr. Larry Landis,
retired vice president for Academic
Affairs at BHSU, and his wife, Sue
White. Gritts gave a presentation
about his artwork to a crowd of over
90 at the first-ever American Indian
College Scholarship Gala. The gala
raised $8,000 for BHSU scholarships.
Black Hills State University taking the "LEED" with sustainability
P
resident Kay Schallenkamp
announced that BHSU was the first
South Dakota university to join
the American College and University
President’s Climate Commitment during
BHSU’s first-ever “Green Day.”
“We’re doing this because it’s the
right thing,” Schallenkamp said. “We
have an obligation to climate commitment, environmentalism and ecology to
ensure that the next generation of stu-
dents who come to Black Hills State
University have the opportunity to experience the lifestyle we so appreciate and
enjoy.”
She also discussed the upcoming
renovation of the Student Union, which is
being designed with several energy efficiencies and is expected to earn a Silver
certification from LEED (Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design).
A representative from Black Hills
Power and Light discussed energy saving
suggestions, and Dusty Johnson, director
of the Public Utilities Commission, gave
a presentation about wind and other
alternate energy options. In addition,
faculty and community members hosted
several information booths and the
Spearfish trolley was on campus to
encourage students to consider public
transportation.
Nearly 400 regional students attend Supreme Court sessions at BHSU
N
early 400 high school students from 12
regional schools attended the South Dakota
Supreme Court sessions held at Black Hills
State University in October.
Oral arguments were heard in three cases each
day. Sessions were held in the David B. Miller Yellow
Jacket Student Union Jacket Legacy Room.
“It was a privilege to have had this esteemed body
on our campus,” President Kay Schallenkamp said.
“It was a great opportunity for our students as well as
community members and area high school students
to observe firsthand the workings of a vital branch of
government.”
Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 25
University News
BHSU in the news
BHSU receives $600,000 for genomics transition scholarships
B
helping students with financial need tranBHSU recently established one of
lack Hills State University has been
sition into the science, technology, and
the first formal graduate programs in
awarded a $598,000 grant from
mathematics workforce through an innothe newly emerging field of Integrative
the National Science Foundation
vative technology-based master’s degree
Genomics and is leading efforts to meet
to implement the BHSU Integrative
in Integrative Genomics.
Genomics Transition
According to Downing,
Scholarship Program.
“Graduates with this degree will be well prepared for advanced the new
MSIG, which is one
The grant award will
laboratory positions and continuing professional education in of only a handful nationprovide financial and acawide, was approved with
demic support for undermedical school or doctoral programs.”
strong
commendation
graduate biology majors
Dr. Holly Downing
by the Higher Learning
with financial need who
Commission this sumare committed to earnDean of the College of Arts & Sciences
mer. Integrative genomics
ing a master of science
is a new area of biological
degree in Integrative
research that seeks to place the functional
the increasing demand for interdisciGenomics (MSIG).
significance of an organism’s many genes
plinary genomics training according to
The BHSU Integrative Genomics
into an ecological and evolutionary conPresident Kay Schallenkamp.
Transition Scholarship Program will
text.
The scholarship grant will provide
award an average of $10,000 a year to
“This is a field that is breaking new
support for Native Americans interest20 MSIG students over five years. In
ground in biology because it can help us
ed in pursuing undergraduate biology
addition the scholarship grant provides
understand the interplay between genetdegrees at BHSU. As a transition grant,
10 scholarships averaging $3,125 a year
ics and the ecology and evolution of
scholarships will also be available to
to undergraduate American Indian biolorganisms,” Downing says. “Graduates
women, minorities, and students from
ogy majors with an interest in pursuing
with this degree will be well prepared for
under represented groups who are purthe MSIG degree. The grant program
advanced laboratory positions and consuing an Integrative Genomics degree.
will provide expert mentoring, academic
tinuing professional education in mediSchallenkamp notes the University
support, and research training for the
cal school or doctoral programs.”
will focus the scholarship program on
students.
BHSU is a partner in grants of nearly $6 million for teacher education enhancement
B
al leader in teacher preparation innovation. We are meeting the national call for
high quality science and math teacher
preparation programs.”
Nationwide, there is a growing need
for math and science teachers and BHSU
is responding to that need in a variety of ways. These grants enhance the
University’s efforts to increase the number of highly qualified teachers available
in the state. Schallenkamp noted that
math and science education is a priority
for BHSU. The S.D. Board of Regents this
year designated the increase of math and
science educators as one of BHSU’s
performance indicators.
All of the Dakota ASSETS
l
ona
nati
programs
stress theory into praca
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r. Kay Schallenkamp, preside
a
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which
means participants will
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work toward certification as they
Math and Science Education
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teach regularly in a classroom,
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Science
University Science
the inaugural meeting of the
Scholarships of up to $3,500 supThis meeting is a follow-up to
in June.
port the cost of tuition, transportacation Commission that was held
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of
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and
to increasing the number
ed
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tion, living needs and child-care
plan
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The commission is dev
from the University.
rees
for individuals teaching in highdeg
g
hin
teac
nce
scie
teachers who earn math and
need schools upon graduation.
Schallenkamp
HSU is a partner in grant funding
of nearly $6 million that will be
used to enhance teacher education
programs with several of the programs
focusing on increasing the number of
math and science teachers.
Dakota ASSETS, an acronym for
All Students are Served by Exceptional
Teachers, is a major collaborative grant
awarded to BHSU, Technology and
Innovation in Education (TIE), and Teach
for America. The five-year 5.9 million
grant funds will support the recruitment,
training, and placement of talented individuals into teaching positions in high
need K-12 classrooms and support them
during their first year in the classroom.
BHSU, which has the largest teacher
education program in the state, will call
upon the strengths of the existing education programs as these new initiatives
are developed.
“These grant funds will be instrumental as Black Hills State University
continues to take the lead in developing innovative learning opportunities,”
Dr. Kay Schallenkamp, president of
Black Hills State University, says. “These
advances will position BHSU as a nation-
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Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 26
University News
BHSU in the news
Faculty members honored for excellence in education
D
model by epitomizing personal
uring
a
surprise
health and fitness, exemplifyannouncement
Dr.
ing sportsmanship, portraying
Ahrar Ahmad, BHSU
sensitivity to the needs of her
political science professor, was
students, and providing sernamed Carnegie Professor of
vice to the physical education
the Year for South Dakota.
profession through leadership,
Also honored at the receppresentations, and scholarship.
tion were Dr. Betsy Silva, who
Silva previously received
was recently named College
the South Dakota Honor Award
Teacher of the Year by the South
and the nine-state Central
Dakota Association for Health,
District Honor Award from
Physical Education, Recreation,
AHPERD. She has also served
and Dance (SDAHPERD), and
as president, elementary vice
Tom Termes, who was named
president, secondary vice presEducator for the Year by the
ident of the association, and
South Dakota Association for
as convention manager for the
Career and Technical Education
(SDACTE) last summer.
Dr. Kay Schallenkamp (far right), BHSU president, and joint South Dakota/Wyoming
Dr. Kay Schallenkamp, pres- members of the BHSU community recently gathered to conference.
Tom Termes, assistant techident of BHSU, noted the three honor three professors who received awards recognized
awards reflect the high level of their teaching excellence. Tom Termes (left) was recog- nology professor, was named
commitment and teaching excel- nized for receiving the SDACTE Educator for the Year Educator for the Year by the
lence shown by BHSU faculty Award. Dr. Ahrar Ahmad, who was unable to attend since SDACTE last summer. This is the
he's currently in Bangladesh as a senior Fulbright Scholar, first time that a BHSU instrucmembers.
Ahmad, who is current- was named Carnegie Professor of the Year for South Da- tor has received this prestigious
ly teaching and conducting kota. Dr. Betsy Silva was recently named the SDAHPERD award, which is rarely given
College Teacher of the Year.
to a university level instructor.
research in Bangladesh as a
teaching award as evidenced by his
As a state winner Termes will
senior Fulbright Scholar, joined
strong support from students, alumbe entered in the national competition.
via phone to make some comments even
ni, and fellow professors. Last year
Termes was selected for this recognition
though the time difference and hurricane
Ahmad was also chosen by his peers
because of his work with distance learnconditions made communication difficult.
to receive the annual BHSU Distinguished
ing.
The U.S. Professors of the Year
Faculty Award.
Termes developed a plan in 1998 to
Program salutes the most outstanding
Dr. Betsy Silva, associate physical
teach electronics to high school students
undergraduate instructors in the couneducation professor, was recognized for
using the internet. As a result of his efforts
try—those who excel in teaching and posiher recent designation as the SDAHPERD
over 800 high school students have been
tively influence the lives and careers of
College Teacher of the Year.
able to participate in high quality, rigorous
students. Sponsored by CASE and the
Silva, who also serves as the chair
electronics courses. The online program
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement
of the Department of Physical Education
also suits the needs of rural school districts
of Teaching, it is the only national program
and Health, was honored for her teaching
that don’t typically have the resources
to recognize excellence in undergraduate
excellence, utilizing a variety of teachto support high tech instruction, such as
teaching and mentoring.
ing methods, planning innovative learnelectronics.
Ahmad is an epithet for this
ing experiences, serving as a positive role
National award honors late BHSU faculty member
A
new
Exemplary
Leadership Award
given
by
The
Collaboration for the
Advancement of College
Teaching and Learning
honors late BHSU faculty
member Stewart Bellman,
who passed away five
Bellman
years ago.
Bellman was a dedicated professor
who worked to continually improve teach-
ing and learning. He served as a member
of the collaboration and held several executive positions on its board, including chair
and vice chair. The Exemplary Leadership
Award seeks to honor those collaboration
members who uphold Bellman’s commitment to improving college education. Any
participating member or group can be
nominated to receive the award, which
includes a $1,000 cash prize.
Bellman was a fixture on the BHSU
campus during his 30 years as a professor
of English. From 1966 to 1996, Bellman
was a champion of both students and
faculty, and he worked tirelessly for
the advancement of both. He served as
president of the South Dakota Council
of Teachers of English, chaired the South
Dakota Humanities Council, and founded
the Dakota Writing Project. He also served
as faculty advisor to the Green Bowl Review,
a juried publication distributed each spring
by the BHSU English Department.
Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 27
University News
BHSU faculty in the news
Gates Millennium Scholarship recipients named for BHSU
S
everal BHSU students were
chosen to receive the prestigious Gates Millennium
Scholarships this year. The five
students are among only 150
nationwide that received the
Gates Scholarship Award for
Native American students, established by a grant from the Bill
and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Each of the recipients completed an extensive and highly
competitive process to qualify
for the scholarships. Recipients
are chosen for their academic
achievement, community service, and leadership ability.
At the reception the recipients introduced themselves and
gave an overview of their educational and career plans. The
scholarship recipients noted that
receiving this esteemed scholarship strengthened their resolve
to earn a degree. Several of the
students are already considering
earning advanced degrees.
“It makes me proud to have
been selected for this honor. If
I graduate, no, when I graduate, I’ll be the first in my family to have a college degree,”
one scholarship recipient said.
Several others commented that
the scholarship, which covers all
unmet financial needs, made it
possible for them to pursue a
degree.
The scholarship winners and their advisors gathered at
BHSU President Kay and Dr. Ken Schallenkamp’s home
for a reception dinner in their honor. Pictured left to
right are: (front) Susan Dana, BHSU associate business
professor; Kaitlyn Dupris, freshman business administration major from Dupree; Jenny Keiderling, junior human
services major from Dupree; Sandra Marker, BHSU assistant history and social science professor; Kaylynn Two
Bulls, freshmen education major from Pine Ridge; Carol
Hess, BHSU education professor; Mary Jo May, freshman
from Kyle; (back) Dr. Charles Lamb, BHSU science professor; and Chad Kruckenburg, career advisor. Not pictured
is Chelsey Risse, freshman biology major from Martin
Faculty accomplishments at Black Hills State University
•BHSU assistant professors Dr. Scott Stoltenberg, psychology, and Dr. Parthasarathi
Nag, mathematics, co-authored
a chapter in the book Neural
Synapse Research Trends. Dr.
Stoltenberg was also awarded
a three-year $200,000 research
grant by the National Institute
of Mental Health.
•Tom Termes, Industrial
Technology
Department
chair, traveled to the People’s
Republic of China this October
as part of the People to People
Ambassador Program.
•BHSU senior Charlotte
Walling and Dr. Andy
Johnson, associate director of the Center for the
Advancement of Mathematics
and Science Education, presented at the annual meeting
of the American Association of
Physics Teachers.
•The Work of Wolves, a
novel by Kent Meyers, associate humanities professor
and writer-in-residence, was
recently selected for two separate literary programs - one
in Redmond, Wash., and one
at Augustana College in Sioux
Falls.
Black Hills State University
•Dr. R.D. Theisz, BHSU
professor and chair of the
Department of Humanities,
had five poems published in
the 2007 Volume Four Edition
of Fire Ring Voices.
•Dr. James Hesson, professor of biokinetics in the
division of physical education
and health of the College of
Education, spent five weeks
as the director of the Athlete
Performance Lab at the United
States Olympic Training Center
(OTC) in Colorado Springs,
Colo.
•Dr. David Cremean and
Dr. Christine Shearer-Cremean
presented work at the Western
Literature Association (WLA)
Conference in Tacoma, Wash.,
this fall. Cremean is the active
vice president and designated
president-elect of the WLA.
BHSU will host the WLA
Conference while Cremean is
president in fall 2009.
•Dave Wilson, assistant
professor of visual arts, recently
presented a three-hour cartooning workshop at the Wyoming
Secondary Art Educators
Association fall conference.
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•Dr. Janeen Larsen,
music professor and chair of
the Department of Fine and
Applied Arts, recently received
a permanent professional certificate in Piano Pedagogy from
the Music Teachers National
Association.
•Dr. Joanna Jones, assistant education professor, and
Sandy Klarenbeek, health
instructor, recently presented their research at the 12th
annual International Reading
Association Rocky Mountain
Regional
Conference
in
Billings, Mont. Their presentation, “Reading with a HEAP of
Books,” discussed the importance of content collaboration
to use time efficiently while
teaching.
•Dr. David Siemens, associate biology professor, recently published two articles in
national journals. “Ontogenetic
Switches from Resistance to
Tolerance: Minimizing Costs
with Age?” was co-authored
with colleagues from Stanford
and
Trinity
Universities
and “Evolution of Drought
Tolerance
and
Defense:
Dependence of Tradeoffs on
Mechanism, Environment, and
Defense Switching,” investigated the simultaneous evolution of drought tolerance and
defenses in plants.
•James
Castleberry,
human services instructor, was
recently honored by the Rapid
City Chamber Health and
Human Services Committee at
the 19th annual “Wind Beneath
Our Wings” Outstanding
Performance Awards Luncheon
for his outstanding community
service.
•Deaver
Traywick,
Writing Center director, and
six students presented at the
24th Annual Midwest Writing
Centers Association Conference.
Traywick was recently elected
as an at-large member of the
board for the association.
•Dr. Laura ColmeneroChilberg, assistant professor
of sociology, and BHSU student Anastacia Schulhoff, a
junior from Caputa, presented at the annual Great Plains
Sociological Society Conference
in Aberdeen. Several other sociology students also attended
the conference.
University News
BHSU students in the news
Five BHSU students to compete at national theatre festival
F
ive Black Hills State University
students have been nominated
to participate in the Kennedy
Center American College Theatre
Festival (ACTF) national competition.
Debra Iverson, Mary McGillivray,
and Katie Severns were nominated
for their work in the BHSU production of Lucky Duck. Iverson, junior
speech communication and art major
from Bowman, N.D., was nominated to participate in the Barbizon
National Design Competition for costume design. Her work, including
color renderings of all her costumes,
will be presented at the festival.
McGillivray, junior vocal music major
from Sheridan, Wyo., and Severns,
senior vocal music and speech communication major from Rapid City,
were nominated for their acting performances.
Ian Vytlacil, senior mass
communications major from Box
Elder, and Tessa Krog, sophomore
English major from Spearfish,
were nominated for their performances in It’s a Wonderful Life.
The four nominated actors
from both shows will perform
their scenes with fellow BHSU
students Andrew Rexroad, Philip
Braun, and Jessica Juhrend for
the Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship
Auditions.
The Kennedy Center ACTF is
a week-long festival that includes
a variety of workshops and seminars covering all aspects of theatre, auditions for summer stock
theatres, and networking with
other schools and students. BHSU
is sending a total of 14 theatre students to attend the conference.
Black Hills State University students Debra Iverson, Mary
McGillivray, Tessa Krog, Katie Severns, and Ian Vytlacil
will participate in the national Kennedy Center American
College Theatre Festival. The students were nominated
for the competition for their work in the BHSU Theatre
productions of Lucky Duck and It’s a Wonderful Life.
BHSU students published in prestigious national journal
B
HSU participants in the National
Conference for Undergraduate
Research
(NCUR)
Randi
Anderson, recent English graduate from
Newell, and Gwen Writer, junior English
and environmental science major from
Sturgis, were published in the 2007 NCUR
Proceedings. NCUR Proceedings is a prestigious national journal that features the
research of students who have presented
papers at NCUR. Gwen’s article, entitled
“Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight as a
Study in Identity Formation,” was published in the proceedings. Gwen's NCUR
advisor was Dr. Amy Fuqua, Honors
Program director and associate professor
in the humanities department at BHSU.
Randi published, “Carolyn Forché
and the Fight Against a Collective
Amnesia." Randi also had an essay pub-
lished in the 2006 NCUR Proceedings.
Randi's NCUR advisor in 2007 and 2006
was Dr. Vincent King, associate professor
in the Humanities Department at BHSU.
Last year 22 BHSU students had their
research abstracts accepted by NCUR for
the annual conference in San Francisco,
more than any other university in the state
and the second highest in the nation for all
universities.
Student accomplishments at Black Hills State University
•BHSU
integrative
genomics graduate students,
Callie Ackerman, Raeann
Mettler, Riston Haugen, and
Samantha Hersrud presented
research along with professor Dr. David Siemens at the
National Ecological Genomics
Symposium in Kansas City.
Callie's poster, “Diversity of
Thermophilic Microorganisms
within Hawaiian Fumaroles”
presented her study of diversity
within fumarolic environments.
Her research was co-authored
by Dr. Steven Anderson and
Dr. Cynthia Anderson. Raeann
presented “Molecular Analysis
of Grosbeak Hybridization
in South Dakota." Dr. Garth
Spellman, BHSU research facul-
ty, and Reann studied genetics
and reproductive barriers for
Grosbeak bird species. Riston
and Dr. Siemens presented
“Template for Evolutionary
and Ecological Functional
Genomics: Population Genetic
Structure within a Population."
Samantha presented “Gene X
Environment Interactions and
Human Behavior." BHSU psychology professor Dr. Scott
Stoltenberg and Samantha
studied how genotypes influence stress and anxiety.
•Michael Baum, senior art
major from Harrisburg, earned a
special recognition award from
the Upstream People Gallery's
Ninth Annual Collage, Digital,
and Mixed Media Juried Online
International Art Exhibition for
his artwork entitled, Vertigo.
•Jonna Langston, sophomore mass communications
major, was recently chosen to
serve as South Dakota’s Citizen
Journalist for MTV. Jonna will
be creating videos to document
the upcoming presidential election from South Dakota.
•Pre-law major, Clayton
Grueb, completed his internship in Washington, D.C., with
the Govenor's Washington
Internship Pilot Program.
Clayton says his BHSU education prepared him for the challenge of working for the office
of the attorney general.
•BHSU education majors
Matt Oliver, senior from Rapid
City; Breon Schroeder, junior
from Spearfish; Laurel Foster,
senior from Rapid City; and
Derek Nelson, senior from
Pinedale, Wyo., received
the Gary Bush Memorial
Scholarship awards from the
South Dakota Association for
Health and Physical Education,
Recreation and Dance.
•Rory Stone, sophomore
business administration major
from Rapid City, placed first
in the college division of the
South Dakota Stock Market
Game. Kevin Schwan, sophomore mass communications
major from Aberdeen, placed
second. Both competed against
11 other teams from across the
state.
Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 29
University News
Sports
BHSU cross country team finishes in top ten at nationals
T
right ahead of
he men’s and women’s
teammate Shelli
cross country teams postScheffler (Lovell,
ed another successful
Wyo.). The pair
season under the direction of
both
posted
Head Coach Scott Walkinshaw.
times of 19:04
The running Yellow Jackets
and
finished
left Spearfish and headed to
in the 88th and
Kenosha, Wis. with one major
89th positions. Wood
goal, entering the National
Katie
Cook
Championships to finish high(Cheyenne,
er than they were rated enterWyo.) was the
ing the meet.
fifth runner for
The men's team entered
the Lady Yellow
the meet tied
Jackets finishing
for fifth, while
in 125th. Katie
the
women
posted a perwere rated #22. The BHSU men's cross country team were runners-up at the
The
results National Championships with a team score of 202 points. Pictured sonal best time Bordewyk
of 19:23. The
concluding the left to right are Coach Scott Walkinshaw, Allen Wood (AllAmerican), Mike Nekuda, Cody Bordewyk (All-American), Birch
final two runchampionship
Haraden, Tyrone White, KC Fiedler, Trent Waage (All-American),
ners for BHSU
meet had a and Assistant Coach Trent Mack.
were
Kaila
different story
O'Lexey
Jackets, taking All-American honors by
Ivers
(Wray,
as the Lady
finishing 9th, with a personal best 17:58,
Colo.) and Kayla Ferguson
Yellow Jackets posted
in a field of 268 runners. Teammate Kerry
(Eaton, Colo.) finishing in
three personal bests out of
Washburn (Cheyenne, Wyo.) also earned
the 197th and 222nd positheir seven competing runAll-American status finishing in the top
tions. The Lady Yellow
ners and finished in the
30 runners when she posted a 5,000 meter
Jackets tallied a team score Waage
8th position in the team
time of 18:24, which was good for 29th
of 255 points giving them
scoring.
place. After coming back from a late season
an 8th place finish out of 29 teams.
Wendy O'Lexey (Rock
injury, junior Alicia Verhulst (Ralph) manThe men's team race was very comSprings, Wyo.) was the
aged to put a solid race together finishing
petitive up front with only 38 points sepaWashburn top finisher for the Lady
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96-97 Women's basketball team inducted into BHSU Hall of Fame
The 1996-97 women’s basketball team
was inducted into the Yellow Jacket
Hall of Fame during the recent 2007
homecoming celebration at Black Hills
State University. Members of the 199697 team attending the celebration
were: back row, left to right, Melinda
Oster, Kristi (Dykes) Delahoyde, Beckie
(Bunting) Kaczynski, JoEllen (Hofer)
Salmen, and Jennifer Pedersen; middle row, left to right, Assistant Coach
Katie Dailey, Marcy Myers, Cori (Ringwood) Engelhardt, Steph Kelley, Sara
(Wells) Klein, Traci (Schenk) Dana, Kim
(Rochlitz) Niemann, Student Assistant
Della Authier, and Head Coach Robin
Schamber; and kneeling, left to right,
Michelle Artery, Cindy (Winjum) Riss,
and Tracy (Winjum) Meyers.
Black Hills State University
Alumni Magazine Page 30
University News
Sports
Yellow Jacket football qualifies for playoff competition
F
or the second year in a row,
have a balanced attack. Senior Matt
the BHSU Yellow Jacket footFrankenfield had been the anchor
ball team qualified for the
of the offensive line helping pave
national tournament. BHSU lost
the way for Ehrlich. Senior tight
to Carroll College, who went on to
end Matt Minter and wide receivers
win nationals.
junior Joe Beehler, sophomore Ryan
Black Hills State University
Fagerstrom, and sophomore Corey
traveled to Helena, Mont. where
Wheeler have all stepped up in the
they faced Carroll College in the
passing game. The Yellow Jackets
opening round of the National
are led by a veteran nucleus behind
Association of Intercollegiate
senior defensive lineman Rodney
Athletics (NAIA) Playoffs. This
Wasche and senior safety Tanner
was the second time the two teams
Tetrault. Defensively, the Yellow
played each other this year. The Freshman Drew Hodgs (16) helped guide the Yellow Jackets shut out two teams and had
first meeting in September, Carroll Jackets on the right path back to the playoffs.
many games where they held teams
beat the Yellow Jackets 0-17. BHSU
to just seven points.
then won six straight games headThe Yellow Jackets have been
loss the Jackets went on a six game wining into this second match-up with Carroll,
very successful the past three years. They
ning streak including a 52-0 win at Valley
where they lost 34-0. They entered the
finished the 2005 season 7-3; the 2006
City State University to close out the reguseason with a new quarterback, freshman
season 8-3 winning the Dakota Athletic
lar season.
Drew Hodgs, who over the season guided
Conference (DAC) and making a trip to
The Yellow Jackets offense was
the Yellow Jackets on the right path back
the NAIA Playoffs; and 7-3 in 2007 sharing
extremely young, led by two freshmen
to the playoffs. The only conference loss
the DAC Title and earning another trip to
- quarterback Hodgs and running back
the Yellow Jackets had was at Minot State
the NAIA Playoffs all under the direction
Tanner Ehrlich. The two freshmen have
University earlier in the season. Since that
of Coach John Scott.
stepped up to help the Yellow Jackets
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of 202 points giving them a runner-up finish at
the National Championships. BHSU had three
All-Americans led by senior Allen Wood (Maple
Valley, Wash.) 11th, Cody Bordewyk (Livermore,
Colo.) 18th, and Trent Waage (Aberdeen) 24th.
“I believe this was the first time we’ve had three
All-Americans in the same national meet,” stated
Coach Walkinshaw. “These three were instrumental in helping our team finish second.” Mike
Nekuda (Hot Springs) was the fourth finisher for
the Yellow Jackets, finishing 94th in an 8,000 meter
time of 26:12. Birch Haraden (Billings, Mont.)
rounded out the team scoring in the men's race in
a 133rd place in a field of 258 participants and a
time of 26:31. Tyrone White (Eagle Butte) and KC
Fiedler (George, Iowa) were the final two finishers
for the Yellow Jackets in the 143rd and 161st positions. The runner-up finish at the national championships is the third time for the Yellow Jackets
men's squads in the past eight seasons.
In addition, the men and women's
teams were also honored in the combined team scoring with a 3rd place finish. Kerry Washburn and Trent Waage earned
academic All-Scholar honors.
Black Hills State University
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Calendar of Events
Looking ahead
Student Volunteer Awards Celebration
April 5
Class of '58 Reunion and 50-year Club Reunion
May 9-10
Annual Gold Dust Yellow Jacket Golf Tournament
June 28
Visit www.BHSU.edu/125years for Quasquicentennial Events
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Another Look
Although many
things have
changed on the
campus as BHSU
has grown and
evolved in the
passing decades,
Woodburn Hall
(shown here
framed through
the columns of
Pangburn Hall)
remains a familiar
sight and is one
of the most recognizable buildings. The original
photograph, taken
in 1951, was recreated in 2008 as
BHSU celebrates its
Quasquicentennial.